Arms&Crafts is a handmade ceramic set made by KRASZNAI Ceramics. Each of the pieces features arms and legs that jut out from the main body of the piece, creating a funny and playful look which is also a little bit eerie. Some people might be amused by the sight of two arms stretching out from a ceramic milk cartoon as though it is trying to give you a hug, but to some people, this sight can be frightening. Either way, I think most people will agree that these pieces of crockery and decorations are unique, creative, and original.

There are five pieces in this collection: Mug, Milk, Bowl, Bowling, and Vase. Each of the pieces has several designs, all of which are made of clean white ceramics and features the arms and/or legs. The first three pieces arequite functional; the decorative sculpted arms do not get in the way of the main functions of such food and beverages containers. There are at least two designs for the Mug, one with the arms stretched upwards, as if the mug is holding an invisible burden above its invisible head, and the other with the arms open for a virtual embrace. The Milk design,which that takes the shape of a milk cartoon, also looks like it wants to give an embrace, and the opening where the milk pours down looks almost like an open mouth. Bowl has the most design variants. One has the embracing arms not unlike the ones in Mug and Milk. Another has arms and legs spread out from the main body. The last one has arms that grow from the inside of the bowl, instead of from the outside as in the other designs. When this particular bowl design is filled with food or liquid, it looks as if a man is drowning in the content of the bowl and he’s reaching out for your help. That’s pretty scary, but it’s also quite humorous.

Bowling and Vase are the most decorative (and the least functional) of the five pieces.As its name suggests, Bowling has the shape of a bowling pin with arms that stretch forward. The Vase has a rather narrow neck, and tiny hands that are disproportionate to the big, bulging shape of its main body.These last two pieces are obviously the most suitable for decorations, but the first three pieces—Mug, Milk, and Bowl—can also be used for decoration if eating from them feels too scary for you. And besides, these ceramic set makes an awesome birthday gift, don’t you think?

Named Loft Hamburg, this contemporary loftwas designed by GRAFT for client Vanessa Kullmannand reportedly cost $200,000. In my opinion, that’s a very worthy price to pay because this apartment does not only have everything that a modern person needs, but also have such an original design that effectively and uniquely accommodates all those necessities. The dominant colors are cream, brown, and white. Materials like wood and stone is used in several furniture and parts of the floor, while the sofas are covered in suede. Those are the things that bring warmth to the space. The loft also looks bright, thanks to the French windows lining up on one side of the room and the sufficient lighting. Furthermore, the unexpected angles in the furniture add a sophisticated and elegant touch to the entire design.

The main attraction of this loft is the kitchen and little bathroom, which are fitted together seamlessly in something that looks like an asymmetrical wooden cube standing in the middle of the loft. A bookshelf was also built into one of the sides of the cubes. Behind the cube, in a recess in the wall, is the bathtub with stone tiles around it as backsplash.The other things in this loft are fitted in with the same efficient use of space which also becomes its uniqueness. A wall panel can slide open to reveal the monitor of the computer, and the console top under it also hides some storage space. The sofas are also built into walls, and recessed lightings are used abundantly to enhance the sleekness of the design.A double bed stands by the window and is illuminated by a couple of recessed lightings from above it.

Although this loft was designed for private residence, that does not mean it can’t entertain many guests. The spaciousness of the loft, the abundance of sitting space, as well as the large wooden dining table (which can seat up to eight people) are the proofs. I think it is very nice that the loft can be compact and simple without having to sacrifice its ability to host many people. In short, Loft Hamburg is the perfect compromise between original contemporary design, simplicity, functionality, and hospitality.

Here are some pictures of the works of Rona Ladman, an interior design firm based in New York. This interior design firm can be very versatile; they can create homey rooms with simple but attractive furniture and decorations, as well as edgy and glamorous rooms with bold design choices. These six living rooms will give you a good idea of how good they are in designing awesome interiors.

The first living room looks warm and homey with white and light brown color scheme. The all-around tall glass windows, draped with see-through white curtains, give a subtle view of the impressive city skyline outside. There are several interesting items in this room. A rope ladder hangs from the ceiling at one corner of the room, making a unique decoration even though it is not functional. Next to the ladder is a metal folding chair that looks quite rustic, in contrast with the other furniture in the room, which looks elegant. There is also a little stool shaped like a log, and candelabra that stand on a transparent table, looking as if it is floating in the air.

The second and third living room look very modern and rather austere compared to the first living room. The second living room has black and white as its dominant colors, with a huge black-and-white photograph of people in a formal party hanging on the wall behind the white L-shaped sofa. There are two black statues of guarding dogs in front of the tall windows, and two huge black flower vases with white flowers inside them standing at the corners of the room. The second room looks softer with grey as its dominant color. A bookshelf stands by the wall and hosts many interesting statuettes or other decorations. A black and white photograph leans to the wall above the bookshelf, and there’s a vase of red flowers on the round wooden table.

The fourth living room, I think, is the most edgy and glamorous of them all. There is a classic crystal chandelier, but the best thing in this room—which is also the first thing that makes it look edgy and glamorous—is the crystal lamp attached on one of the walls. This crystal lamp has a shape that reminds us of a giant lotus flower, and the contrast between its black background wall and its warm glow makes this stunning piece of decoration stands out even more.To add the room’s glamor, there are some shiny items in this room, such as the brass partition, the three little coffee tables with brass legs, and a table lamp with a bulging neck that looks rather like diamond or crystal ball.

The fifth living room bears some resemblances with the third living room: its dominant color is grey, it looks modern and more simply designed than the other rooms. A patterned dark yellow curtain covers the windows. The fireplace looks like a simple white square frame, and in front of it is a round coffee table with interesting metal legs.

The last living room feels quite like the first one in that it gives out a homey aura. The stone-and-wood fireplace and the wooden ceiling make the room looks natural. It is also elegant, thanks to the warm brown dominant color and the classic furniture. The curtain is quite colorful with bands of brown, bright red, and bright blue colors on it. I think this last living room, along with the other five living rooms, shows enough of the firm’s capability of making various unique interiors with strong characteristics in each of them.